Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (Mendocino, California) Pinot Noir The Narrows Vineyard 2015

($84):  Goldeneye, one of Duckhorn’s many labels, has captured the delicacy and charm of Pinot Noir with this single vineyard bottling.  Delicate, red fruit flavors dance on the palate.  Beautifully balanced, subtle bitter notes in the finish complement the sense of sweetness from its fruitiness.  Not hot nor overdone, it conveys flavor without weight.  A suave texture allows immediate enjoyment.  And all this with a modest 13.5% stated alcohol.
92 Michael Apstein Mar 6, 2018